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 (59 HP) has 8 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 270 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 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 | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |