1984 Holden Gemini vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Gemini weights approximately 305 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Gemini | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Gemini | 904 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
