1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 859 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Volante | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
