1984 Isuzu Gemini vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, both 1984 Isuzu Gemini and 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 560 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.
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, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini.
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1984 Isuzu Gemini | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Isuzu | Lamborghini |
Model | Gemini | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |