1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Gemini weights approximately 135 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Giulietta | Gemini |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |