1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1959 Isuzu Minx and 1959 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 9 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Wartburg |
| Model | Minx | 311 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
