1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 968 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
