1956 GAZ M-20 vs. 1956 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1956 GAZ M-20 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 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1956 Isuzu Minx. 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 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 GAZ M-20 | 1956 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | GAZ | Isuzu |
| Model | M-20 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
