1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1966 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1966 Mazda Familia is newer by 9 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 80 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (35 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 886 kg more than 1966 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (60 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1966 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Bel Air | Familia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 782 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2200 mm |
