1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1957 Jaguar XK

To start off, both 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and 1957 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 177 kg more than 1957 Jaguar XK.

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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 Jaguar XK
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Bel Air XK
Year Released 1957 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4638 cc 3440 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 208 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1473 kg
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2730 mm