1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Camaro | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
