1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1960 Holden FB Special and 1960 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 518 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FB Special | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | FB Special | Elite |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |