2009 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Cuore (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Cuore should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore.
Because 1960 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Cuore, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Cuore | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
| Model | Cuore | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
