1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Isuzu Minx is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 90 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. 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 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lancia |
| Model | Minx | Appia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
