1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 834 kg more than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
| Model | V8 Volante | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
