1984 Holden Gemini vs. 1986 Honda Civic

To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Gemini weights approximately 55 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.

Because 1984 Holden Gemini 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 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, 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, 1986 Honda Civic (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.

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