1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2000 Samsung SM5 is newer by 38 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, 2000 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 220 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Holden | Samsung |
| Model | FB Special | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
