1987 Avanti Avanti vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1987 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Isuzu Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Isuzu Gemini would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 680 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, 1987 Avanti Avanti (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Avanti Avanti | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Avanti | Isuzu |
| Model | Avanti | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
