1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 990 kg more than 1978 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Holden |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Gemini |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |