1988 Holden Gemini vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1988 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 268 kg more than 1988 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Holden Gemini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Gemini. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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