1961 Holden FB Special vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 50 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 595 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS 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 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
| Model | FB Special | DBS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2741 mm |
