1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera 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 75 kg more than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera 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 | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | FB Special | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
