1980 Opel Ascona vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Bellett (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 75 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona. 1978 Isuzu Bellett has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Ascona 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:
| 1980 Opel Ascona | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Opel | Isuzu |
| Model | Ascona | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
