1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 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, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise.
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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise 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 | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | FB Special | Elise |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
