1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1975 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 470 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 1975 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Kingswood | Gemini |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |