1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 33 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Carina |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
