1973 Holden UTE vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | UTE | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
