1952 Holden FX vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 21 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 665 kg more than 1952 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1952 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1952 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Holden FX | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | FX | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |