1976 Holden Gemini vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Holden Gemini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 Holden Gemini.
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, 1976 Holden Gemini (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Gemini | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Gemini | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
