1980 Holden Gemini vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1980 Holden Gemini is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 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. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1980 Holden Gemini.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Holden Gemini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Gemini | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Gemini | 88 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
