1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1959 AC Greyhound 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 65 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 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
Make | AC | Isuzu |
Model | Greyhound | Minx |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |