2011 Nissan Armada vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1523 kg more than 1978 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Armada | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2468 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2410 mm |
