1979 Holden Gemini vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1979 Holden Gemini and 1979 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Gemini | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Gemini | Kadett |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |