1984 Holden Gemini vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 14 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 285 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Gemini | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Gemini | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
