1951 Holden FX vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 44 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, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 35 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | FX | Spider |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
