1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1980 Holden Gemini is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Gemini weights approximately 100 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Gemini. 1980 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Giulietta | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
