1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 30 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 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 904 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Bel Air | AX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2290 mm |
