1993 BMW 840 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1964 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 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 1964 Holden FB Special.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 840 1964 Holden FB Special
Make BMW Holden
Model 840 FB Special
Year Released 1993 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3981 cc 2262 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1830 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


 

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