1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 51 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 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Minx | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3250 mm |
