1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 25 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1275 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1956 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1956 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Isuzu | Aston Martin |
| Model | Minx | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
