1979 BMW 735 vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, both 1979 BMW 735 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 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 605 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 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 735 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
