1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 16 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, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 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 210 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | FB Special | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
