1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1976 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Isuzu Bellett (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1976 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 40 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
