1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 350 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
| Model | Minx | 968 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
