1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1977 Opel Monza

To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Gemini weights approximately 170 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.

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, 1977 Opel Monza (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1977 Opel Monza 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. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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