1968 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 150 kg more than 1968 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu Bellett | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Bellett | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
