1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 609 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Gemini | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Gemini | Supra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
