1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 28 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 354 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Viper | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
