1979 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1979 Zastava 1500
To start off, both 1979 Isuzu Gemini and 1979 Zastava 1500 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 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 60 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 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu Gemini | 1979 Zastava 1500 | |
Make | Isuzu | Zastava |
Model | Gemini | 1500 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |