1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 224 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Holden FB Special | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FB Special | Violet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
