1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 10 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1010 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (111 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1963 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1963 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Isuzu | Pontiac |
Model | Bellett | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1469 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |