1952 Holden FX vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 295 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX. 1978 Reliant Scimitar 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. 1978 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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