1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 39 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 17 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | FB Special | Life |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
