1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 11 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 935 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Gemini | President |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |
