1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Holden FX (51 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 1100 | FX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
