1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 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 3,695 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 1020 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 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti G37 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 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | FB Special | G37 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
