2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1987 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1987 Holden Commodore. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Porsche | Holden |
| Model | 911 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
