1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Isuzu Minx is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 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 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lancia |
| Model | Minx | Appia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
