1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1984 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Express | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
