1986 Holden Gemini vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1986 Holden Gemini is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1145 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Gemini. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Gemini | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | Gemini | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3140 mm |
