1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1952 Holden FX
To start off, both 1952 Fiat 1400 and 1952 Holden FX were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Holden FX (51 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1952 Holden FX.
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 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1952 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1952 Holden FX | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 1400 | FX |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |