1988 Holden Barina vs. 1994 Porsche 911

To start off, 1994 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Barina would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 911 weights approximately 620 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 1994 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, 1994 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, 1994 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.

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