1974 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1974 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Isuzu Bellett | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Isuzu | Riley |
Model | Bellett | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |