1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1956 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1956 Isuzu Minx is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 135 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1956 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1956 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1100 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
