1979 Holden Gemini vs. 1990 Opel Senator

To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 11 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 615 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.

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