1961 Isuzu Minx vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 205 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Minx | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Minx | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
