1958 Isuzu Minx vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 18 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1958 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 136 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, 1976 Porsche 912 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Isuzu Minx | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
| Model | Minx | 912 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
