1980 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1980 Isuzu Gemini and 1980 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1980 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Isuzu Gemini | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
| Model | Gemini | 164 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3350 mm |
