1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 28 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, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 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 74 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.
Because 1962 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | FB Special | 400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
