1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Holden FB Special. 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FB Special | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | FB Special | 930 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |