1986 Holden Gemini vs. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, both 1986 Holden Gemini and 1986 Vauxhall Belmont were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 100 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Holden Gemini (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Gemini | 1986 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | Gemini | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1471 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
