1960 Isuzu Minx vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 13 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1960 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Isuzu Minx | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Peugeot |
| Model | Minx | 504 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
