1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1979 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 374 kg more than 1979 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 Dino (264 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini. 1979 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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