2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 49 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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, 2000 Caterham C21 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1951 Holden FX | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | C21 | FX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
