1978 Buick Century vs. 1981 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 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 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 1981 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Buick | Isuzu |
Model | Century | Gemini |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |