1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1966 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1966 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Isuzu Bellel. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1966 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline.
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 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Isuzu Bellel. (159 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1966 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | Berline | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
