1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1983 Holden Gemini and 1983 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 295 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 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Gemini | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Holden | Reliant |
Model | Gemini | SE6 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |