1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1962 Isuzu Minx is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1400 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
