1980 Holden Gemini vs. 2006 Porsche 911

To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 780 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini.

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