1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 565 kg more than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Austin | Isuzu |
Model | 3-Litre | Bellett |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |