1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 14 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 140 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mazda |
| Model | Minx | Luce |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
