1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Sunbird | 935 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
