1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |