1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1963 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1963 Steyr 500D is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special 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 45 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 620 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.

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