1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 1 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 133 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
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 Isuzu Bellett (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1978 Isuzu Bellett has automatic transmission and 1979 Mazda Montrose has manual transmission. 1979 Mazda Montrose will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Bellett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | Mazda | Isuzu |
Model | Montrose | Bellett |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |