1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
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, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Austin | Isuzu |
Model | A 40 | Bellett |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |