1958 Isuzu Minx vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 53 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 705 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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Isuzu Minx | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Isuzu | BMW |
| Model | Minx | M3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2761 mm |
