1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. Both 1978 Isuzu Bellett and 1975 Opel Ascona are equipped with a 1,584 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 80 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 (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Isuzu Bellett | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Isuzu | Opel |
Model | Bellett | Ascona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |