1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1953 Holden FX
To start off, 1963 Abarth 700 is newer by 10 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, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Holden FX weights approximately 400 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1953 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1953 Holden FX | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 700 | FX |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
