1982 Holden Gemini vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1982 Holden Gemini is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 66 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Holden Gemini.
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, 1970 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Gemini | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Gemini | Rekord |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |