1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1965 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1965 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 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 54 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Campagnola. (61 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 336 kg more than 1965 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1965 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Bel Air | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2260 mm |
