1975 Holden Gemini vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1975 Holden Gemini is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Gemini weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 Honda S600. 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, 1975 Holden Gemini (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Gemini | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Gemini | S600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
