1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1979 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 70 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
