1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1500 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
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 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1500 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
