1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1976 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1976 Isuzu Bellett. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1976 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 949 kg more than 1976 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Isuzu Bellett. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1976 Isuzu Bellett has manual transmission. 1976 Isuzu Bellett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1976 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Roadmaster | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
