2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2007 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm). This means 2007 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911. 2007 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2007 Holden Caprice
Make Porsche Holden
Model 911 Caprice
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 0 HP 344 HP
Torque 371 Nm 530 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 12.3 L/100km


 

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