1961 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. 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 33 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Bellel | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lancia |
| Model | Bellel | Appia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
