1977 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 355 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Isuzu Bellett | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
| Model | Bellett | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
