1982 Holden Gemini vs. 1982 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1982 Holden Gemini and 1982 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 135 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 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Gemini | 1982 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Gemini | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
