1959 Triumph Herald vs. 1978 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald 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 28 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Gemini weights approximately 183 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. 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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1978 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1978 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald 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.

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