1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 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, both vehicles can yield 113 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 132 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |