1986 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1986 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1986 Pontiac 6000 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 450 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 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac 6000 | 1986 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Pontiac | Holden |
| Model | 6000 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
