1976 Holden Gemini vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1976 Holden Gemini and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Gemini. (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Gemini | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Gemini | 230 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
