1961 Holden FB Special vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 52 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 948 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 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 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Holden | Chrysler |
| Model | FB Special | 300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3052 mm |
