1981 Buick Electra vs. 1962 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 19 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1962 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 662 kg more than 1962 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Isuzu Minx. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1962 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1962 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1962 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Electra | Minx |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
