1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1968 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, both 1968 Abarth 1300 and 1968 Isuzu Bellett were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu Bellett (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Isuzu Bellett (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1968 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
| Model | 1300 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 40 L |
