1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1976 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cherry is newer by 19 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 71 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 856 kg more than 1976 Nissan Cherry. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1976 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Bel Air | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2400 mm |
