1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo and 1988 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Holden Gemini. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Tipo | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
