1952 Buick 40 vs. 1953 Holden FX
To start off, 1953 Holden FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1953 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1953 Holden FX | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | 40 | FX |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |