1958 Isuzu Minx vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 490 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (38 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Isuzu Minx | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Minx | Minica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |
