1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2002 Nissan Cima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Cima is newer by 45 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 4,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Cima weights approximately 144 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2002 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Bel Air | Cima |
Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 4498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |