1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Isuzu Bellel (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Isuzu Bellel should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 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, 1962 Isuzu Bellel (121 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Isuzu Bellel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1962 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 500 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2540 mm |
