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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 10 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
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 | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |