1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, both 1959 Isuzu Minx and 1959 Land Rover 109 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 750 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.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Isuzu Minx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
| Model | Minx | 109 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
