1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1964 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 99 and 1964 Isuzu Bellel were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Isuzu Bellel. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1964 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1964 Isuzu Bellel. 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Isuzu Bellel. (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1964 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 99 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
