1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Gemini weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1983 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1983 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Gemini | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Gemini | Silvia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 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 | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |