1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 85 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1100 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
