1960 Isuzu Minx vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Morris Minor is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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, 1960 Isuzu Minx (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Isuzu Minx | 1969 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Isuzu | Morris |
| Model | Minx | Minor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
