1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 420 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 1000 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
