1965 Holden EH vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
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 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden EH | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | EH | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
