1995 BMW 317 vs. 1950 Holden FX

To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 45 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, 1995 BMW 317 (89 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 385 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.

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