1979 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1979 Isuzu Gemini and 1979 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 90 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Isuzu Gemini | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mazda |
| Model | Gemini | 929 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
