1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 50 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 2 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 8 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 2007 Seat Alhambra, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Bel Air | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1634 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2850 mm |