1983 BMW 316 vs. 1950 Holden FX

To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 316 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1950 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, 1983 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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