1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 29 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Gemini | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Gemini | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
