1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 37 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 160 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Holden FB Special | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FB Special | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |