1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 18 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 380 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Peugeot |
| Model | Minx | 504 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
