1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 725 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, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Gemini | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Holden | Monteverdi |
| Model | Gemini | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
