1984 Buick Estate vs. 1987 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1987 Holden Gemini is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1987 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1987 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Gemini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 1987 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | Gemini |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |