1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 9 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 385 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Isuzu | Plymouth |
Model | Bellett | Valiant |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1469 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |