1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 235 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 850 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
