1963 Isuzu Bellel vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 82 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 1963 Isuzu Bellel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Isuzu Bellel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. 2012 Honda Civic 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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