1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 760 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1952 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1952 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 356 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2110 mm |