1963 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellel (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 235 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, both vehicles can yield 112 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellel | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Isuzu | Riley |
| Model | Bellel | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2190 mm |
