1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Gemini weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Alpine | Holden |
Model | A 310 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |