1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 23 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 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 479 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, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lamborghini |
| Model | Minx | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
