1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 35 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 410 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FB Special | Serena |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
