1978 Isuzu Bellett vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 144 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Isuzu Bellett | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
Model | Bellett | Exige |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |