1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2004 BMW 645
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 41 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 590 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.
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, 2004 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 645 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 | 2004 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | 645 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
