1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1966 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, both 1966 Fiat 124 and 1966 Isuzu Bellel were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Isuzu Bellel (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 355 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1966 Isuzu Bellel (159 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1966 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 124 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
