1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1979 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, 1962 BMW 1500 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 1500 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
