1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 42 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2004 Nissan Xterra 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, 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Bel Air | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
