1985 Holden Gemini vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 470 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, 1992 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Gemini | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Gemini | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2080 mm |
