1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1996 Fiat Vivace is newer by 36 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 284 kg more than 1996 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Vivace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Vivace | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
