1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 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 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1245 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.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Isuzu Minx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Minx | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
