1959 BMW 600 vs. 1953 Holden FX

To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 6 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, 1953 Holden FX (51 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Holden FX weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1953 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.

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