1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1985 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1985 Holden Gemini is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini.
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 Fiat 124 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1985 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 124 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |