1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 117 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | Minx | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
