1974 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Toyota Century is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1974 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 881 kg more than 1974 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Isuzu Bellett. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1974 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1974 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Isuzu Bellett | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Bellett | Century |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |