1979 Holden Gemini vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 159 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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, 1979 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Gemini | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Gemini | Olympia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |