2005 Holden Barina vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Holden Barina and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2005 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Barina | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Barina | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
