1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1965 Holden FB Special is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special.
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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 1800 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
