1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 42 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 63 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 806 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1999 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bel Air | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
