1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 255 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
| Model | 401 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
