1979 Holden Gemini vs. 1969 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 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, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Gemini | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
