1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1965 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 409 kg more than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bellett | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 939 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2070 mm |
