1970 Lancia Fulvia 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 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. Both 1970 Lancia Fulvia and 1979 Holden Gemini are equipped with a 1,584 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Holden Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini. 1979 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Fulvia | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Fulvia | Gemini |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |