1951 Holden FX vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 36 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 350 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Holden FX | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | FX | Carlton |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |