1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (66 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 41 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (111 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Isuzu | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bellett | Victor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1469 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
