1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1983 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
