1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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, 1947 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 1947 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 110 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Bel Air |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3860 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2990 mm |
