1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 518 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (144 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Corvette | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
