1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 310 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
Model | Bellett | Laurel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1816 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |