1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1959 Moretti Golden is newer by 3 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 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti Golden is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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, 1959 Moretti Golden (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Moretti Golden will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Isuzu | Moretti |
| Model | Minx | Golden |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
