1963 Isuzu Minx vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Minx is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 91 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Minx | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Isuzu | Vauxhall |
Model | Minx | Victor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |