1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1969 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 874 kg more than 1969 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1969 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
| Model | V8 Volante | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 58 L |
