1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1983 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1983 Holden Gemini and 1983 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Camry weights approximately 95 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.
Because 1983 Holden Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Camry (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1983 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Camry |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
