1979 Renault 5 vs. 1985 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1985 Holden Gemini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 5 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini. 1985 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 5 | 1985 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | 5 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
