1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 780 kg more than 1978 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. 1978 Isuzu Bellett has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
Model | Impala | Bellett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |