1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 36 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 731 kg more 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Isuzu Minx | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Isuzu | Pontiac |
Model | Minx | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |