2002 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore. 1999 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Porsche 911 | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Porsche | Holden |
Model | 911 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3399 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |