1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1976 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 26 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), 1976 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Isuzu Bellett (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 65 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 40 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
