1960 Holden FC vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1960 Holden FC. 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC. 2011 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1960 Holden FC has manual transmission. 1960 Holden FC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Holden | Alpina |
| Model | FC | B5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
