1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1961 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1961 Isuzu Minx is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 96 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100.
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 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1961 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 2100 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
