1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Bellett (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 745 kg more than 1963 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
Model | Impala | Bellett |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2360 mm |