1952 Holden FX vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Holden FX weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Holden FX | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FX | Corolla |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |