1951 Holden FX vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 48 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 850 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.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Holden FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | FX | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
