1958 Austin Princess vs. 1961 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1961 Isuzu Minx is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1961 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, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1961 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | Princess | Minx |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
