1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1981 Holden Gemini and 1981 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 115 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini. 1981 Nissan Laurel 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Gemini | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Gemini | Laurel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |