1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1980 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1980 Holden Gemini is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Gemini weights approximately 385 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1980 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1980 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
