1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1983 Holden Gemini and 1983 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Rekord weights approximately 287 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, 1983 Opel Rekord (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Gemini | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Gemini | Rekord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2258 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |