1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type 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 4,235 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 114 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.
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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type 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 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Bel Air | S-Type |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2910 mm |