1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1974 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1974 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. 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, 1974 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1974 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 600 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
