1980 Holden Gemini vs. 2012 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2012 Smart ForTwo is newer by 32 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Smart ForTwo (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Smart ForTwo (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini. 2012 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 1980 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1980 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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