1969 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu Bellett (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 1969 Isuzu Bellett (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Isuzu Bellett | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lancia |
| Model | Bellett | Appia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
