1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1970 Nissan Sunny is newer by 11 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 305 kg more than 1970 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
| Model | Minx | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
