1977 BMW 728 vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1984 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini. 1984 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 728 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |