1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 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, 1965 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 512 kg more than 1977 Fiat 126. 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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 126 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
