1978 Holden Gemini vs. 1990 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1990 Toyota Model F is newer by 12 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Model F 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, 1990 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini. 1990 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1978 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 1990 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Model F |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
