1976 Morgan 4 vs. 1975 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Gemini weights approximately 234 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Gemini. 1975 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1976 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1976 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Morgan 4 | 1975 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Morgan | Holden |
Model | 4 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |