1965 Marcos 1800 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 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 185 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800. 1978 Isuzu Bellett has automatic transmission and 1965 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1965 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Marcos | Isuzu |
| Model | 1800 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
