1980 Holden Gemini vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 28 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 585 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini.

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