1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1965 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1965 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Isuzu Bellett (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 628 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Isuzu Bellett (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1965 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Berkeley | Isuzu |
| Model | Foursome | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 40 L |
