1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1961 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1961 Bristol 407 and 1961 Isuzu Minx were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1961 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1961 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1961 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
| Model | 407 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
