1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellel (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 762 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1963 Isuzu Bellel (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1963 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 850 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
