1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1980 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 691 kg more than 1980 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Holden Gemini 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 1980 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1980 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Park Avenue | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
