1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 15 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 525 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Isuzu Minx | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Isuzu | Opel |
Model | Minx | Admiral |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |