1986 Holden Gemini vs. 1986 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, both 1986 Holden Gemini and 1986 Isuzu Piazza were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1986 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 324 kg more than 1986 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Gemini | 1986 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | Gemini | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
