1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 545 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1961 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 500 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
