1953 Holden FX vs. 1996 BMW 735

To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 43 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1953 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX. 1996 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1953 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1953 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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