1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1984 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini. 1984 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1950 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1950 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 401 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |