1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 800 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Berlina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
