1975 Holden Gemini vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1975 Holden Gemini and 1975 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Gemini | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Corona |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
