1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 15 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 770 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1963 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1963 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
Model | 412 | Bellett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |