1961 Isuzu Minx vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx. 1978 Nissan Silvia 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. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Minx | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
| Model | Minx | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
