1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |