1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 485 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Camaro | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
