1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 354 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
