1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 35 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 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 204 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Bel Air | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 642 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2650 mm |