1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 838 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.
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. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 936 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 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 936 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 702 kg |