1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 490 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (106 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
