1977 Holden GTS vs. 1977 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1977 Holden GTS and 1977 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 575 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, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden GTS | 1977 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | GTS | Gemini |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |