1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1969 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 506 kg more than 1969 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Corvette | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
