1974 BMW 3 vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1979 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 3 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
