1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1956 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1956 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 1000 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
