1963 Isuzu Bellel vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Toyota Century is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 635 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1963 Isuzu Bellel has manual transmission. 1963 Isuzu Bellel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellel | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Bellel | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |