1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 48 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.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. 1979 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | Giulia | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
