1977 Holden Gemini vs. 1977 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1977 Holden Gemini and 1977 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini.
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 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Gemini | 1977 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Gemini | 164 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3350 mm |
