1961 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Bellel. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 210 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Bellel. (151 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Bellel | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lancia |
| Model | Bellel | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |
