1981 Holden Gemini vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1981 Holden Gemini is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. Both 1981 Holden Gemini and 1978 Isuzu Bellett are equipped with a 1,584 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Holden Gemini. (67 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Gemini weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Gemini | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Holden | Isuzu |
Model | Gemini | Bellett |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |