1968 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 18 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 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 770 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu Bellett | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Jaguar |
| Model | Bellett | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
