2003 Pontiac GTO vs. 1979 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Gemini would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 740 kg more than 1979 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Gemini. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac GTO | 1979 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Pontiac | Isuzu |
| Model | GTO | Gemini |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
