1975 Holden Gemini vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1975 Holden Gemini and 1975 Mazda 818 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 13 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Gemini weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Gemini | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Gemini | 818 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |