1958 Isuzu Minx vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 17 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1958 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 52 kg more than 1958 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Isuzu Minx | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | Minx | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
