1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1962 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1962 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 447 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1962 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1962 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Minx |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
