1951 Holden FX vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1996 Nissan Laurel is newer by 45 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, 1996 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 360 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, 1996 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX. 1996 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1951 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1951 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Holden FX | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FX | Laurel |
Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |