1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 968 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |