1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1981 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Gemini (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 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, 1981 Holden Gemini (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 1981 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 600 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
