1997 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
