1967 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1988 Saab 9000
To start off, 1988 Saab 9000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 9000 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 353 kg more than 1967 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, 1988 Saab 9000 (278 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Isuzu Bellett. (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Isuzu Bellett | 1988 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Saab |
| Model | Bellett | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1471 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
