1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1981 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 Holden Gemini (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
| Model | Charmant | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
