1967 Holden HR vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 210 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1967 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911. 1967 Holden HR has automatic transmission and 1974 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1974 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Holden HR | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | HR | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3048 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |