1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1977 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 20 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, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 361 kg more than 1977 Reliant Scimitar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Bel Air | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2640 mm |
