1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Gemini weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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, 1978 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
