1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 711 kg more than 1982 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | LeSabre | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
