1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1989 Eagle Talon
To start off, 1989 Eagle Talon is newer by 32 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, 1989 Eagle Talon (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon 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 1989 Eagle Talon.
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, 1989 Eagle Talon, 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Talon. (276 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1989 Eagle Talon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Eagle |
Model | Bel Air | Talon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2480 mm |