1969 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 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 (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Volvo 120 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
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 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Isuzu Bellett | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
| Model | Bellett | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
