1951 Holden FX vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1953 Skoda 1200 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, 1951 Holden FX (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1951 Holden FX.
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 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Holden FX | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Holden | Skoda |
Model | FX | 1200 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |