1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1962 Isuzu Minx is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1962 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, both vehicles can yield 112 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | Giulietta | Minx |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
