1978 Holden Gemini vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 45 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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden Gemini | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Gemini | Silvia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |