1978 Holden Gemini vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 355 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | Gemini | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
