1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, both 1980 Holden Commodore and 1980 Porsche 936 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,141 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 460 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 936 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 700 kg |
