1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 405 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | Spider | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
