1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 38 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 36 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 416 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
| Model | Bel Air | Niva |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2210 mm |
