1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1962 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 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, 1962 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 1962 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 850 | 1962 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 850 | Minx |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2440 mm |
