1978 Holden Gemini vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 946 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini. 2011 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden Gemini | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Holden | Buick |
Model | Gemini | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3009 mm |