1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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 (295 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 914 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 295 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 290 mm |