1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel vs. 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic
To start off, both 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel and 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic 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 TE Diesel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel weights approximately 95 kg more than 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic.
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 TE Automatic (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel. 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Gemini TE Diesel | 1981 Holden Gemini TE Automatic | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Gemini | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1815 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
