1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Holden | Trabant |
| Model | FB Special | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
