1991 Holden Commodore vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (172 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 309 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1991 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1991 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Holden Commodore | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 924 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |