1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1977 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 940 kg more than 1977 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1977 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
