1951 Holden FX vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 41 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 265 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | FX | Carlton |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1235 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 |