1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 235 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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 (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 912 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2220 mm |