1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini weights approximately 24 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord.
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, both vehicles can yield 105 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Gemini | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Gemini | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1815 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
