1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 3 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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 (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Isuzu | Marcos |
Model | Bellett | 1500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |