1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 1979 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1979 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia 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:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Lancia | Holden |
| Model | Appia | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
