1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 Toyota Carina 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
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, 1973 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Minx | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
