1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 435 kg more than 1984 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Holden |
| Model | Debonair | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
