1984 Buick Estate vs. 1950 Holden FX

To start off, 1984 Buick Estate is newer by 34 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 915 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1984 Buick Estate 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. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Buick Estate 1950 Holden FX
Make Buick Holden
Model Estate FX
Year Released 1984 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 2165 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 51 HP
Torque 435 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2620 mm


 

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