1978 Holden Gemini vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1978 Holden Gemini and 1978 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Gemini (66 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Gemini weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
