1981 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1986 Holden Gemini is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 920 kg more than 1986 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 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1986 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
