1953 AC Ace vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1982 Holden Gemini is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Gemini weights approximately 193 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Ace | Gemini |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |