1987 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 940 kg more than 1979 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
