1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 Isuzu Minx were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 2200 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
