1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 41 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, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme 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 948 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme 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 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Bel Air | Emme |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 277 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2770 mm |