1964 Holden FB Special vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 360 kg more than 1964 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden FB Special | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
