1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 8 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Isuzu | Vauxhall |
Model | Bellett | Firenza |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 158 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 | 970 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |