2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Silverado | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| 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 | 300 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2670 mm |
