2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 26 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 750 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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Catera | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
