1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 137 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1979 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia 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:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Lancia | Isuzu |
| Model | Appia | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
