1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. 2011 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has manual transmission. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Bel Air | Panamera |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2920 mm |