1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 1100 and 1957 Isuzu Minx were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 145 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100.
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, 1957 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1100 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
