1951 Holden FX vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 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, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Holden | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | FX | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
