1981 BMW 628 vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1981 BMW 628 and 1981 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 628 | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 628 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
