1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Isuzu Minx 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 9 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | Minx | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
