1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1983 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Isuzu Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Isuzu Gemini would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 900 kg more than 1983 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1983 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Roadmaster | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
