1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 48 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | Minx | Exige |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
