1995 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 13 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 605 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, 1995 BMW 525 (285 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini. 1982 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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