1977 Ferrari 308 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 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 325 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 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 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 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 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.

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