1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Holden FB Special is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 245 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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, 1963 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FB Special | 356 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
