1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 49 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 840 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 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 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | 730 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
