1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 95 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |