1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline

To start off, both 1978 Isuzu Bellett and 1978 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 260 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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. 1978 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Isuzu Bellett 1978 Nissan Skyline
Make Isuzu Nissan
Model Bellett Skyline
Year Released 1978 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1584 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 93 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 138 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2620 mm


 

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