1967 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1970 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 468 kg more than 1970 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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1970 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
| Model | DS | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| 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 | 177 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 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 |
