1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 336 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.
Because 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Bel Air | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
