1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 25 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 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 400 kg more than 1962 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, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | FB Special | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
