1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 48 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 380 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, 2010 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 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 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | 325 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
