1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 47 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, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 324 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter 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 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Bel Air | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 6710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 4020 mm |
