1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 31 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, 1993 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 285 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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FB Special | Serena |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
