1982 Holden Gemini vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, both 1982 Holden Gemini and 1982 Nissan Leopard 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 65 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini. 1982 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Gemini | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Gemini | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1816 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
