1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini.
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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 70 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
