2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1949 Holden FX
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1949 Holden FX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | V12 | FX |
Year Released | 2002 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 136 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |