1980 Holden Gemini vs. 1985 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1985 Holden Gemini is newer by 5 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. Both 1980 Holden Gemini and 1985 Holden Gemini are equipped with a 1,584 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Gemini weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Holden Gemini.
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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Gemini | 1985 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Gemini | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
