1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1982 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1982 Holden Gemini is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Holden Gemini (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200. 1982 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1974 Lada 1200 has manual transmission. 1974 Lada 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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