1973 Holden UTE vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden UTE | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | UTE | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |