1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Porsche 914.
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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FB Special | 914 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
