1951 Holden FX vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1973 Volvo 1800 is newer by 22 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, 1973 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 220 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, 1973 Volvo 1800 (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | FX | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
