1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Gemini weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | GTA | Gemini |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 955 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 |