1995 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 450 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, 1995 BMW 525 (285 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.

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