1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1959 MG MGA
To start off, both 1959 Isuzu Minx and 1959 MG MGA 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 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 MG MGA.
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 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Isuzu Minx | 1959 MG MGA | |
Make | Isuzu | MG |
Model | Minx | MGA |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |