1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 22 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 44 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 416 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Bel Air | 131 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2500 mm |