1960 Isuzu Minx vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 40 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1960 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 22 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Isuzu Minx. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Isuzu Minx | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | Minx | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
