1987 Holden Gemini vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, both 1987 Holden Gemini and 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 186 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Gemini | 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Gemini | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1471 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
