1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 50 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 250 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FB Special | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2416 mm |
