1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 762 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Bel Air | Aygo |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2340 mm |