1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 965 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 965 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4142 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 269 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
