1971 Porsche 914 vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914.
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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 914 | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | 914 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
