1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1967 Fiat 2300 is newer by 4 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 210 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, 1967 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 2300 | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 2300 | FB Special |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |