1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 45 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 400 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, 2005 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX 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 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | FB Special | NSX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
