1967 Opel Record vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 138 kg more than 1984 Isuzu Gemini.
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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Opel | Isuzu |
| Model | Record | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
