1957 Riley 1.5 vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Gemini weights approximately 10 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1978 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5. 1978 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 1.5 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 1.5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Riley 1.5 | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Riley | Holden |
Model | 1.5 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |