1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. 1979 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Land Rover | Isuzu |
| Model | 109 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
