1981 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Isuzu Bellett

To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 767 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Bellett. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1979 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1979 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Buick Electra 1979 Isuzu Bellett
Make Buick Isuzu
Model Electra Bellett
Year Released 1981 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 1583 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.7 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 925 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2410 mm


 

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