1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 41 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z3 weights approximately 345 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, 2001 BMW Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z3 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 | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
