1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Corvette | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
