1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 620 kg more than 1961 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
