1953 Holden FX vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (71 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Holden FX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet.
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, 1953 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Holden FX | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FX | Violet |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |