2003 AC Aceca vs. 1958 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1958 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 560 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1958 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | AC | Isuzu |
| Model | Aceca | Minx |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
