2008 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 30 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 516 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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Bellett. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1978 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | NSX | Bellett |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
