1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1960 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1960 Isuzu Minx is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1960 Isuzu Minx.
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, 1954 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1900 | 1960 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1900 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
