1959 Isuzu Minx vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 53 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1539 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Isuzu Minx. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1959 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1959 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Isuzu Minx | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
Model | Minx | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2743 mm |