1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 40 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 840 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 1996 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Minx | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
