1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, both 1978 Chrysler 160 and 1978 Isuzu Bellett were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
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 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 160. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 160 | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Chrysler | Isuzu |
Model | 160 | Bellett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |