1986 BMW M3 vs. 1986 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1986 BMW M3 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M3 weights approximately 210 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 M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1986 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M3 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
