1963 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 16 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 95 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Isuzu Bellett | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Isuzu | Lancia |
Model | Bellett | Beta |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1818 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |