2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 650 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
