1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1985 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1985 Holden Gemini is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Gemini weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini. 1985 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1985 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Marcos | Holden |
Model | 2 Litres | Gemini |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |