1960 Isuzu Minx vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
Because 1960 Isuzu Minx is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Isuzu Minx. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1960 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1960 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Isuzu Minx | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Isuzu | Honda |
Model | Minx | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |