1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1951 Austin A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1950 Holden FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 110 | FX |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |
