1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1958 Rover P5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 630 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, 1958 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Rover |
| Model | Minx | P5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
