1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1951 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1951 Holden FX | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 1800 | FX |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |