1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 47 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 559 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 430 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
| Model | Minx | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
