1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 30 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini. 1978 Toyota Corona 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. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Gemini | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Gemini | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |