2008 BMW 330 vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 45 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 440 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 330 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
