1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, both 1979 Mazda 929 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Gemini (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 929 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
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 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 929 | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Mazda | Isuzu |
| Model | 929 | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
