1985 Holden Gemini vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Holden Gemini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Gemini weights approximately 19 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Gemini | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Gemini | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |