1969 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 279 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Isuzu Bellett | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | Bellett | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
