1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel vs. 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic

To start off, both 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel and 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 Holden Gemini TF 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, 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel. 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Holden Gemini TF Diesel 1982 Holden Gemini TF Automatic
Make Holden Holden
Model Gemini Gemini
Year Released 1982 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1816 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 106 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 945 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


 

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