1988 Holden Barina vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1988 Holden Barina and 1988 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Holden Barina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Barina | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Barina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2270 mm |
