1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 40 and 1956 Isuzu Minx were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 4 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1956 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 40 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
