1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 39 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 564 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram 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 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Bel Air | Ram |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3530 mm |
