1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 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 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 935 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
