1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
Model | Consorte | FB Special |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |