1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1978 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 39 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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini. 1978 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo 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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