1952 Holden FX vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1963 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Holden FX would be higher. 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 13 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Holden FX weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. 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 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Holden FX | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FX | Corona |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |