1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1984 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Gemini weights approximately 125 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1984 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600. 1984 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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