1963 Isuzu Minx vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Minx is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 35 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120.
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 Volvo 120 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Minx | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
| Model | Minx | 120 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
