1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1965 Holden FB Special is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 140 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 1300 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
