1986 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1986 BMW 325 and 1986 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1986 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 325 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
