1980 Holden Gemini vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1980 Holden Gemini and 1980 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 630 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Gemini | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Holden | Pontiac |
Model | Gemini | Firebird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |