2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 387 kg more than 1982 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Tacoma | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |
