1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Eldorado | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |