1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1984 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | Lagonda | Gemini |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |