1979 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 559 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu Bellett | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Isuzu | Plymouth |
Model | Bellett | Volare |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 117.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |