1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 512 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 356 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
