1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1970 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1970 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 297 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1970 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Isuzu |
| Model | Zeta | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2360 mm |
