1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 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 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |