1995 BMW 330 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 44 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 535 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1951 Holden FX | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 330 | FX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
