1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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, 2007 Suzuki Swift (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 521 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
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 Suzuki Swift, 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Bel Air | Swift |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2390 mm |
