1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1956 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Opel Rekord 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 71 more horse power than 1956 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1956 Opel Rekord.
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 | 1956 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Bel Air | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |