1961 Isuzu Minx vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1961 Isuzu Minx is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 370 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Minx | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Rover |
| Model | Minx | P4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
