1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 9 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 290 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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, 1951 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1951 Holden FX | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | 1000 | FX |
Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |