1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Gemini (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini weights approximately 5 kg more than 1962 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, 1981 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1981 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Lancia | Holden |
| Model | Appia | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
