1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 31 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 985 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1959 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1959 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Isuzu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Minx | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
