1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1974 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1974 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 245 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1974 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1974 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 30 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
