1978 Holden Gemini vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 35 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 1178 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 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. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Gemini | ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
