1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1980 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1980 Daihatsu Charmant and 1980 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Gemini weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1980 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. 1980 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1980 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1980 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
| Model | Charmant | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
