1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Holden FB Special is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | FB Special | P4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
