1985 Citroen BX vs. 1985 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1985 Citroen BX and 1985 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Gemini (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen BX weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Holden Gemini.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Holden Gemini (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen BX. 1985 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1985 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | BX | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
