1999 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Chairman (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Daewoo Chairman (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini. 1999 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1979 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1979 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daewoo Chairman | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Daewoo | Holden |
Model | Chairman | Gemini |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |