1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 110 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
