1984 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1984 Holden Camira
To start off, both 1984 Isuzu Gemini and 1984 Holden Camira were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Camira (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Camira weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Isuzu Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, 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, 1984 Holden Camira (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. 1984 Holden Camira has automatic transmission and 1984 Isuzu Gemini has manual transmission. 1984 Isuzu Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Isuzu Gemini | 1984 Holden Camira | |
Make | Isuzu | Holden |
Model | Gemini | Camira |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |