2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1963 Isuzu Bellel
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Isuzu Bellel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Isuzu Bellel would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Bellel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Bellel weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Isuzu Bellel. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Isuzu Bellel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1963 Isuzu Bellel | |
| Make | Caterham | Isuzu |
| Model | 7 | Bellel |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |
