1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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 151 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Because 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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, 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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 | 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bel Air | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2480 mm |
