1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 38 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, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise 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 392 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise 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 | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | FB Special | Elise |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
