1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 6 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | Bellett | Elan |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 939 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
