2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 1984 Holden Gemini

To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 23 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 585 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini. 1984 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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