1951 Holden FX vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | FX | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
