1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 145 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Gemini |
Year Released | 1949 | 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 | 123 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |