1977 Holden Gemini vs. 1993 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1993 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 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, 1993 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini. 1993 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Gemini | 1993 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Gemini | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |