1979 Holden Gemini vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 87 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Gemini | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | Gemini | Marina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
