1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1977 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1977 Holden Gemini is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Holden Gemini (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 1977 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1977 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 400 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
