1978 Holden Gemini vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 20 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 519 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Gemini | NSX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
