1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 675 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, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Isuzu Bellett | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
| Model | Bellett | President |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
