1952 Holden FX vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 29 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 100 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX. 1981 Nissan Laurel 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Holden FX | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FX | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
