1993 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1960 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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.

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