1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1983 Tatra T613
To start off, both 1983 Holden Gemini and 1983 Tatra T613 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Tatra T613 weights approximately 744 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 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Gemini | 1983 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Holden | Tatra |
Model | Gemini | T613 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |