1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 30 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine V6 weights approximately 110 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, 1991 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | V6 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
