1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Gemini would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 830 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Isuzu |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Gemini |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |