1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1969 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 274 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 483 kg more than 1969 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (114 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Corvette | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
