1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Holden Gemini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Gemini weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1983 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
