1979 Buick Electra vs. 1963 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 795 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Minx. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1963 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1963 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1963 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Electra | Minx |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
