1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Century (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 845 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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1983 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1983 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1967 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Century |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
