1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 823 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 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | FB Special | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
