1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 11 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 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 455 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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Isuzu | Maserati |
| Model | Bellett | Bora |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
