2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
