1990 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 25 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 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 442 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.

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