1951 Holden FX vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 50 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, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Holden | Smart |
| Model | FX | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
