1972 Nissan President vs. 1977 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1977 Holden Gemini is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 705 kg more than 1977 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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan President | 1977 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | President | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
