1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1975 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 395 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1975 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 500 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
