1984 Holden Gemini vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 620 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Gemini | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Holden | Plymouth |
Model | Gemini | Volare |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |