2007 BMW 650 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 56 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 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 880 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, 2007 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1951 Holden FX | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 650 | FX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
