1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 50 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 814 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.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Isuzu Minx. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Isuzu Minx | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Isuzu | Kia |
| Model | Minx | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
