1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 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) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500. 1978 Isuzu Bellett has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 500 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
