1985 Holden Gemini vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Holden Gemini is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 66 kg more than 1985 Holden Gemini.
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, 1985 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Gemini | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Gemini | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
