1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. 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 53 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 295 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Isuzu Bellett | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Bellett | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1816 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
