1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Gemini weights approximately 36 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Gemini | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
