1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1983 Fiat Argenta
To start off, 1983 Fiat Argenta is newer by 26 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 17 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Argenta. (98 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Argenta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1983 Fiat Argenta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Bel Air | Argenta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2570 mm |
