1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1966 Riley 4

To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 193 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, 1966 Riley 4 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.

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