1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, both 1961 Aston Martin DB2 and 1961 Holden FB Special were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB2 | FB Special |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |