1979 Morgan 4 vs. 1979 Holden Gemini

To start off, both 1979 Morgan 4 and 1979 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 Morgan 4.

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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini. 1979 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1979 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1979 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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