1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 489 kg more than 1962 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 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
