1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 48 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (254 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 254 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (332 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 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 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Bel Air | 300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3160 mm |
