1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 637 kg more than 1983 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Camaro | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
