1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 295 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
