1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Holden Gemini. 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, 1948 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini. 1979 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1948 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1948 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 400 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |