1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1982 Holden Gemini is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Gemini weights approximately 125 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini. 1982 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | GTA | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
