1980 Holden Gemini vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 14 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 385 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.
Because 1980 Holden Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Gemini | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Venture |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
