1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1990 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1990 Holden Gemini is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Gemini weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Gemini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Gemini. 1990 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1971 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1990 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Marcos | Holden |
| Model | 2 Litres | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
