1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett

To start off, both 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado and 1978 Isuzu Bellett were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1180 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.

Because 1978 Isuzu Bellett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Isuzu Bellett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Oldsmobile Toronado 1978 Isuzu Bellett
Make Oldsmobile Isuzu
Model Toronado Bellett
Year Released 1978 1978
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7446 cc 1817 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 265 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 518 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.9 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 108 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2115 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 5620 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2410 mm


 

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