1962 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1962 Isuzu Bellel. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1962 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 341 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Isuzu Bellel. (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Isuzu Bellel | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
Model | Bellel | Elan |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |