1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 512 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
