1951 Holden FX vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 19 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 7 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. 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 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sport 800. (68 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Holden FX | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FX | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |