1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1098 kg more than 1970 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 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1970 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Riviera | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
