1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 10 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
