1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 224 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. 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 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850. 1979 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 850 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:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
Model | 850 | Gemini |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |