1993 BMW 840 vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 32 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 640 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 840 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
