1979 Toyota Carina vs. 1981 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 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 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. 1981 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Carina | 1981 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Toyota | Isuzu |
| Model | Carina | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
