1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1985 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 and 1985 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1985 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1985 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 90 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
