1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1986 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Porsche | Holden |
Model | 928 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |