1978 Holden Gemini vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 845 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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Gemini | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3060 mm |
