1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1970 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 13 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1970 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Monteverdi |
| Model | Bel Air | 375 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
