1981 BMW 528 vs. 1965 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 16 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.

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