1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1975 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1975 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1975 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
| Model | 401 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
