1979 Holden Gemini vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 280 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Gemini | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
