1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1988 Volvo 760

To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1983 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, 1988 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1988 Volvo 760 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. 1988 Volvo 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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