1984 Holden Gemini vs. 1957 Lotus Seven

To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Gemini weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.

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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.

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