1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1966 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 560 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. 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, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 500 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2670 mm |
