1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 45 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo 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 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | FB Special | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
