1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Venturi Coupe 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 305 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, 1990 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Isuzu | Venturi |
| Model | Minx | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
