1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1948 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Peugeot 202 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 85 more horse power than 1948 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1948 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 841 kg more than 1948 Peugeot 202. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1948 Peugeot 202 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Bel Air | 202 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2460 mm |
