1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 Isuzu Gemini (162 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (104 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Daihatsu | Isuzu |
Model | Charmant | Gemini |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |