1951 Holden FX vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 60 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1738 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 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | FX | Defender |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
