1988 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1985 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1985 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 530 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.

Because 1985 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 1985 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Gemini. 1985 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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