1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1961 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 10 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 320 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1951 Holden FX | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Grand Break | FX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
