1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1993 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 928 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 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 | 1398 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
