1994 BMW 735 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 43 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 850 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.
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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 735 | 1951 Holden FX | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 735 | FX |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2620 mm |
