1961 Isuzu Minx vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Minx | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Minx | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
