1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, both 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1979 Isuzu Gemini were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1300 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. 1979 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda 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.
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1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
Model | Lagonda | Gemini |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |