1982 Citroen Visa vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1982 Citroen Visa 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Gemini weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 Citroen Visa.
Because 1982 Holden Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen Visa | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Visa | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
