1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1981 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini weights approximately 211 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.

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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini. 1981 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 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.

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