1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1960 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1960 Isuzu Minx is newer by 4 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 80 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, 1960 Isuzu Minx (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1960 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Isuzu | Isuzu |
| Model | Minx | Minx |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
