1974 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1974 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1974 Isuzu Bellett and 1974 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Rekord weights approximately 159 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Isuzu Bellett | 1974 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | Bellett | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
