1970 GAZ 24 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 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 GAZ 24. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ 24 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1978 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, 1970 GAZ 24 (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 GAZ 24 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ 24 | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | GAZ | Isuzu |
| Model | 24 | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
