1983 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1983 Isuzu Gemini and 1983 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volkswagen Golf (88 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1983 Isuzu Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Isuzu Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Isuzu Gemini | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Gemini | Golf |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
