1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |
