1983 Holden Gemini vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1331 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Holden Gemini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Gemini | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Gemini | Defender |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3230 mm |