1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Delta and 1978 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 141 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
| Model | Delta | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
