1958 Holden FE vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 352 kg more than 1958 Holden FE.
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, 1958 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Holden FE | 1963 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | FE | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
