1959 BMW 600 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1960 Holden FB Special is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 600 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2670 mm |
