1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1965 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Isuzu Bellel (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 750 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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, 1965 Isuzu Bellel (159 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Alpine | Isuzu |
| Model | A 106 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 40 L |
