1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 16 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 740 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.
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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Isuzu | Jaguar |
| Model | Minx | XJS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
