1985 Holden Gemini vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1985 Holden Gemini and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Gemini | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Gemini | 300 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
