1979 Holden Gemini vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1979 Holden Gemini.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Gemini | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Gemini | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
