1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini

To start off, 1979 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 864 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1979 Isuzu Gemini
Make Aston Martin Isuzu
Model V8 Volante Gemini
Year Released 1978 1979
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 1817 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2410 mm


 

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