1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 230 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.

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