2001 Honda S-MX vs. 1968 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (114 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 1968 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | S-MX | Bellett |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
