1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 636 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |