1987 Holden Gemini vs. 1987 Renault 25
To start off, both 1987 Holden Gemini and 1987 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 25 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 25 weights approximately 291 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 Renault 25 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Gemini | 1987 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Gemini | 25 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1471 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
