1969 Isuzu Bellett vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 43 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 765 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Isuzu Bellett | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Isuzu | BMW |
| Model | Bellett | 328 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
