1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini. 1978 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Silvia | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | Silvia | Gemini |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |