1982 Holden Gemini vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Holden Gemini is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 100 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Gemini | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Holden | Riley |
Model | Gemini | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1816 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |