2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2004 Porsche 911
Make Holden Porsche
Model Caprice 911
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5665 cc 3595 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 295 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 446 Nm 377 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 82.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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