2006 BMW 116 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special.
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, 1964 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 116 | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 116 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
