1978 Austin Marina vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Gemini weights approximately 66 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. 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, 1983 Holden Gemini (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1983 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Marina | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
