1963 BMW 700 vs. 1948 Holden FX

To start off, 1963 BMW 700 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Holden FX (51 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Holden FX weights approximately 304 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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, 1948 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.

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