1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 563 kg more than 1963 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellett. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Corvette | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
