1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 54 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 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 | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Bel Air | R8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3860 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2649 mm |
