1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. 1984 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
Model | Giulietta | Gemini |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |