1999 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1963 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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.

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