1973 Bitter CD vs. 1969 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 4 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 784 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1969 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Bitter | Isuzu |
| Model | CD | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
