1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 25 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Isuzu | Renault |
| Model | Minx | Spider |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
