1961 Isuzu Minx vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, both 1961 Isuzu Minx and 1961 MG MGA were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 MG MGA (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 130 kg more than 1961 MG MGA.
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 MG MGA (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Isuzu Minx | 1961 MG MGA | |
Make | Isuzu | MG |
Model | Minx | MGA |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |