1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1952 Holden FX

To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 is newer by 6 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 150 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX.

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