1961 Isuzu Minx vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1961 Isuzu Minx and 1961 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 350 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. 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 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Minx | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Morgan |
| Model | Minx | 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
