1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 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, 1971 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Isuzu Bellett | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Isuzu | Opel |
Model | Bellett | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1816 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |