1978 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1979 Isuzu Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Isuzu Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Honda | Isuzu |
Model | Accord | Gemini |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |