1957 Isuzu Minx vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1957 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 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, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Isuzu Minx | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Isuzu | Jensen |
| Model | Minx | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
