1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1976 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1976 Holden Gemini is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 125 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Gemini. (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 125 | 1976 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 125 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
