1980 Holden Gemini vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Gemini weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Morgan 4 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Gemini | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Holden | Morgan |
Model | Gemini | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |