1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1986 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1986 Holden Gemini is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 403 (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1986 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, 1955 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Gemini. 1986 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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