1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 105 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1979 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1979 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulietta | Gemini |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |