1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1959 Isuzu Minx is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 350 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 1000 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
