1965 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, both 1965 Citroen DS and 1965 Isuzu Bellett were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1965 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 466 kg more than 1965 Isuzu Bellett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Isuzu Bellett. (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1965 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
| Model | DS | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
