1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 90 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 470 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 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 90 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
