1964 Holden FB Special vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 47 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FB Special | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
