1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1984 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Gemini weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818.

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, 1984 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818. 1984 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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