1969 Isuzu Bellett vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Isuzu Bellett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Isuzu Bellett would be higher. Both 1969 Isuzu Bellett and 1971 Lancia Stratos are equipped with a 1,584 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Isuzu Bellett | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lancia |
| Model | Bellett | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
