1977 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 405 kg more than 1977 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Isuzu Bellett | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Bellett | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
