1958 Isuzu Minx vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 21 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, 1979 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1958 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Isuzu Minx | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | Minx | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
