1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Holden Commodore | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 324 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |