1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1961 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 700 and 1961 Isuzu Bellel were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Isuzu Bellel (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 620 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1961 Isuzu Bellel (151 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1961 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 700 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
