1978 Holden Gemini vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Gemini weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. 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, 1978 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Gemini | 1957 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Gemini | 600 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
