1979 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 51 kg more than 1979 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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu Bellett | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Isuzu | Morris |
Model | Bellett | Marina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |