1981 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 Corolla (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Gemini. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Isuzu Gemini | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Gemini | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1816 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |