1992 Holden Statesman vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1992 Holden Statesman and 1992 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Holden Statesman. (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Statesman weights approximately 85 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Statesman. (401 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Statesman | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Statesman | 928 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
