1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 57 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 670 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Isuzu | BMW |
| Model | Minx | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
