1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1998 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 1998 Nissan Terrano II 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 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Terrano II 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 1 kg more than 1998 Nissan Terrano II.
Because 1998 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1998 Nissan Terrano II 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1998 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Bel Air | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2470 mm |