1963 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1963 Isuzu Bellel and 1963 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 36 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 210 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Isuzu Bellel (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellel | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Wartburg |
| Model | Bellel | 311 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
