1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | FB Special | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
