2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1308 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Holden Gemini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Holden |
| Model | Touareg | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2410 mm |
