1992 Porsche 928 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 928 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | 928 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5396 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
